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Ad Libitum Western Diet Feeding Does Not Alter Basal Skeletal Muscle Heat Shock Protein Expression in Sedentary or Aerobically Trained Young Rats

Alex Von Schulze ,

Marie van der Merwe ,

Chad Touchberry and

Richard Bloomer

Received: 03 August 2021; Published: 15 October 2021; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2104001

Abstract

Poor dietary habits can lead to obesity and insulin resistance—both of which can impair basal heat shock protein (HSP) expression and the HSP stress response in skeletal muscle. It remains unclear if impairments in HSP expression occur during the early stages of diet-induced obesity and [...]

Open Access Correction

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Colin Armstrong

Received: 14 October 2021; Published: 15 October 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2104035

Abstract

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Open Access Original Research

Oil Spill Detection Using Satellite Imagery

Amber Bonnington ,

Meisam Amani and

Hamid Ebrahimy

Received: 13 August 2021; Published: 14 October 2021; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2104024

Abstract

Since oil exploration began, oil spills have become a serious problem. When drilling for oil, there is always a risk of an oil spill. With the new development of technology over the years, oil spill detection has become much easier making the clean-up of a spill to happen much faster red [...]

Open Access Original Research

Internet Mindfulness Meditation Intervention (IMMI) Program with iMINDr Application Support for Older Adults with Depression Symptoms: A Feasibility Study

LUTVIJA Hrnjic ,

Nina Fry and

Helané Wahbeh

Received: 16 April 2021; Published: 14 October 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2104034

Abstract

The growing population of older adults with depression is a significant public health concern, and effective treatments are necessary. Mindfulness meditation intervention offers effective treatment for depression, but little research has been conducted on the older population. This study [...]

Open Access Review

Antidepressant Treatment of Depression in the Elderly: Efficacy and Safety Considerations

Trevor R Norman

Received: 07 February 2021; Published: 14 October 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2104108

Abstract

Depression in the elderly is a significant clinical problem which is likely to endure as an ongoing issue as the cohort of individuals aged over 65years continues to increase as a proportion of the total population. While there are a multiplicity of approaches to the treatment of depress [...]

Open Access Original Research

Durability of Alkali-Activated Materials Made with a High-Calcium, Basic Slag

Sara Pavia and

Omar Alelweet

Received: 09 June 2021; Published: 13 October 2021; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2104041

Abstract

Alkali activated (AA) materials have been investigated for decades as an alternative to Portland cement (PC) products. Most consist of a silicate waste activated with alkalis, which leads to lower green-house gas emissions and a substantial drop in the use of unrenewable material resourc [...]

Open Access Research Article

Study of the Development of Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis upon Oxidative Stress using Infrared Spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy

Jane Anastassopoulou ,

Ioannis Mamarelis and

Theophile Theophanides

Received: 07 March 2021; Published: 12 October 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2104180

Abstract

In the present study, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were used to investigate the formation and development of carotid artery atherosclerosis. The FTIR spectra showed that with the progression of atheromatic plaque formation, the col [...]

Open Access Original Research

Hydration and Microwave Curing Temperature Interactions of Repair Mortars

P.S. Mangat ,

Shahriar Abubakri ,

Konstantinos Grigoriadis and

Vincenzo Starinieri

Received: 24 June 2021; Published: 09 October 2021; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2104040

Abstract

Microwave curing of repair patches provides an energy efficient technique for rapid concrete repair. It has serious economic potential due to time and energy saving especially for repairs in cold weather which can cause work stoppages. However, the high temperatures resulting from the combination of [...]

Open Access Opinion

Screening Before We Know: Radical Uncertainties in Expanded Prenatal Genetics

Daniel Navon and

Gareth Thomas

Received: 15 July 2021; Published: 09 October 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2104140

Abstract

In this article, we discuss the radical uncertainties unleashed by expanded prenatal genetics. We show how we are now routinely screening fetuses in the absence of two essential sorts of information. At the population level, we do not have sound, unbiased data about the prevalence, penetrance, and c [...]

Open Access Review

Mindfulness in Tai Chi Chuan as Practised amongst Higher Education Students with Implications for Health and Learning: A Narrative Review

Marcus A. Henning ,

Xuan Joanna Feng ,

Yan Chen ,

Fiona Moir ,

Chris Krägeloh ,

Jennifer Hobson and

Craig Webster

Received: 17 May 2021; Published: 09 October 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2104033

Abstract

This review examines the quality of the research exploring mindfulness within tai chi chuan and the way this integrative practice benefits health and learning for higher education students. A narrative review based on a systematic search was conducted. Ten English and three Chinese datab [...]

Open Access Original Research

Neural Response to High and Low Energy Food Images in Anorexia Nervosa

Nasim Foroughi ,

Brooke Donnelly ,

Mark Williams ,

Sloane Madden ,

Michael Kohn ,

Simon Clarke ,

Perminder Sachdev ,

Stephen Touyz and

Phillipa Hay

Received: 01 June 2021; Published: 30 September 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2103107

Abstract

To compare neural responses to high and low-energy food images in patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and an age-matched Healthy Control (HC) group. 25 adolescents with AN and 21 HCs completed a diagnostic interview, self-report questionnaires and fMRI, during which they viewed food imag [...]

Open Access Review

Demographic Differences in the Quantity, Mass, and Anatomical Location of Ingested Plastic in Northern Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis): A Review and Reconsideration of NE Pacific Ocean Samples

Gary Shugart and

Tessa Nania

Received: 09 July 2021; Published: 29 September 2021; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2103023

Abstract

On the Washington and Oregon coast of the NE Pacific Ocean from 2008-2015, we found that juveniles represented 83% of Northern Fulmars that were beached. In comparison to older birds, juveniles averaged more mass and pieces of plastic in stomachs. This reflected relatively larger plastic [...]

Open Access Review

Addressing Uncertainty: The Emergence of the CRMS/CFSPID Diagnostic Category Following Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis

Michelle LaBonte

Received: 29 July 2021; Published: 29 September 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2103139

Abstract

This article uses cystic fibrosis as a case study to examine how physicians and scientists have navigated uncertainty following newborn screening. Despite the many benefits of newborn screening, including earlier diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and a reduced diagnostic odyssey, this [...]

Open Access Review

Advances in Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery in Dental Therapies

Bhuamik Patel ,

Yeswanthi Kamineni ,

Shashank Gorityala and

Bindu M Hima

Received: 19 August 2021; Published: 28 September 2021; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2103039

Abstract

Dental caries are one of the major causes of oral degeneration diseases. In order to treat dental-related diseases, it is often challenging and expensive. Recent literature has reported many advances in designing delivery systems utilizing polymers and novel biomaterials. Polymers play a [...]

Open Access Review

Scientific Evidence in Homeopathy: A Dynamic Database

Francesco V. Marino

Received: 27 April 2021; Published: 28 September 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2103032

Abstract

Homeopathy, a system of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM, according to WHO definition), is under frequent attack by skeptics because of its supposed “lack of evidence.” To overcome the distrust of skeptics and the public, many databases have been created, which focused on [...]

Open Access Review

Quadruple Screening in the Age of Cell-Free DNA: What are We Losing?

Alisonn Schmidt and

Anthony Shanks

Received: 16 June 2021; Published: 27 September 2021; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2103138

Abstract

Cell-free DNA has emerged as the most reliable, non-invasive prenatal screening tool for fetal aneuploidies. It has come to replace the previously widely used quadruple screen offered in the second trimester of pregnancy. This change comes with improved detection [...]

Open Access Review

Ion Transport in Organic Electrolyte Solutions for Lithium-ion Batteries and Beyond

Argyrios Karatrantos ,

Sharif Khan ,

Chuanyu Yan ,

Reiner Dieden ,

Koki Urita ,

Tomonori Ohba and

Qiong Cai

Received: 24 May 2021; Published: 27 September 2021; doi: 10.21926/jept.2103043

Abstract

The performance of metal-ion batteries at low temperatures and their fast charge/discharge rates are determined mainly by the electrolyte (ion) transport. Accurate transport properties must be evaluated for designing and/or optimization of lithium-ion and other m [...]

Open Access Research Article

Assessment of AAR and Sulfate Attack on Wadi Gravel Concrete after 4 Years in Service

Khaled Hassan ,

Ian Sims ,

Murray Reid ,

Alex Smith and

Mohammed Al-Kuwari

Received: 18 April 2021; Published: 26 September 2021; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2103038

Abstract

Wadi gravel is a local aggregate in Qatar that could contribute to enhanced sustainability by replacing expensive imported gabbro. The material needs to be processed before use to reduce sulfate content to acceptable levels. The paper presents the performance assessment of three full-sca [...]

Open Access Original Research

Development of the Flash Ironmaking Technology (FIT) for Green Ironmaking with Low Energy Consumption

Hong Yong Sohn ,

Mohamed Elzohiery and

De-Qiu Fan

Received: 28 June 2021; Published: 23 September 2021; doi: 10.21926/jept.2103042

Abstract

This article describes the development of a novel ironmaking technology based on flash reduction. The development started with the proof of the kinetic feasibility, considering that a typical flash reactor provides only a few seconds of residence time. This was followed by tests in a lab [...]

Open Access Original Research

Aqueous Lithium--Air Batteries with High Power Density at Room Temperature under Air Atmosphere

Hironari Minami ,

Hiroaki Izumi ,

Takumi Hasegawa ,

Fan Bai ,

Daisuke Mori ,

Sou Taminato ,

Yasuo Takeda ,

osamu yamamoto and

Nobuyuki Imanishi

Received: 30 June 2021; Published: 23 September 2021; doi: 10.21926/jept.2103041

Abstract

Rechargeable batteries with higher energy and power density exceeding the performance of the currently available lithium-ion batteries are suitable for application as the power source in electric vehicles (EVs). Aqueous lithium-air batteries are candidates for various EV applications due [...]

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Catalysis Research	free
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OBM Genetics	charges
OBM Geriatrics	charges
OBM Hepatology and Gastroenterology	free
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OBM Neurobiology	free
OBM Transplantation	charges
Recent Progress in Nutrition	free
Recent Progress in Materials	free
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